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Building-official warns of slowing permit revenue that could strain county inspection fund
Summary
The county building official told commissioners first-quarter numbers showed revenue covering operations this month but warned permit activity may slow later in the year, potentially depleting the building-permit fund by autumn and forcing service reductions or staffing adjustments.
The county building official reported that first-quarter revenues currently exceed operating costs for the building-permit fund, but cautioned that contractors told staff they are seeing less work in the near term and that several permitted projects are paused.
Staff said the fund currently holds about $400,000 and that last year the department ended…
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